Nutrition & Diet

Foods and their role in nourishment; the evaluation of food substances according to medical criteria.

Sub-headings:

Caffeine

Cholesterol

Vitamins & Minerals

Nutrition

Resources in this category:

American Egg Board
http://www.aeb.org/

"AEB's mission: To allow egg producers to fund and carry out proactive programs to increase markets for eggs, egg products and spent fowl products through promotion, research and education. Here, egg lovers will find egg recipes, answers to FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions), egg facts, egg nutrition information, and egg industry information."

Ask the Dietitian
http://www.dietitian.com/

In this site, Joanne Larsen M.S., R.D. registered dietitian, advises about topics related to diet and foods. As of February 19, 1996, the database contains 346 answers covering 61 topics such as Alcohol, Caffeine, Diabetes, Exercise, Junk Foods, and Vegetarian. We can look over the three screens of topics, and if we don't find what we want to know, then we can still write and ask questions to her through e-mail. If the question is appropriate, it will be answered and posted to a group.

Athlete’s Advisor
http://www.athletesadvisor.com/index.html

Nutrition and conditioning information for the student-athlete.

Beyond Vegetarianism
http://www.beyondveg.com/

"Reports from veterans of vegetarian and raw-food diets, veganism, fruitarianism, and instinctive eating, plus new science from paleolithic diet research and clinical nutrition."

The Blonz Guide: Nutrition, Foods, Food Science & Health
http://www.blonz.com/

Listings of Web sites and other Internet resources relating to nutrition and food science.

Body Postive: Boosting body image at any weight
http://www.bodypositive.com/

"BodyPositive looks at ways we can feel good in the bodies we have." This site offers resources for accepting your body at whatever weight you are.

Calorie Control Council
http://www.caloriecontrol.org/

"Provides info on achieving and maintaining a healthy weight, as well as trend data on dieting, weekly Newsnet, recipes and an online Calorie Calculator." Also contains consumer information on low-calorie, reduced-fat foods and beverages.

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/

Carries out the mission of the Food and Drug Administration. Promotes and protects public health by "ensuring that the nation's food supply is safe, sanitary, wholesome, and honestly labeled, and that cosmetic products are safe and properly labeled."

CyberDiet
http://www.cyberdiet.com/reg/index.html

An interactive tool to help you determine the best diet, exercise program, etc. for "a healthy lifestyle". Contains sections on nutrition, fast food and recipes.

Delicious Decisions
http://www.deliciousdecisions.org/

A site designed "to show you just how much 'delicious' and 'nutritious' can have in common." How to maintain a well-balanced diet, tips for grocery shopping and understanding food labels, 200 heart-healthy AHA recipes, tips for snacking and dining out, dieting, and AHA diet plans.

Eat Well, Live Well
http://www.healthyeating.org/

"Providing up-to-date, reliable food and nutrition information to students, the general public, health professionals and kids. Includes general info, monthly newsletter, on-line surveys and resources, dietary assessment, research bibliography, etc."

Five A Day The Color Way
http://www.5aday.org/

This site encourages the reader to eat 'five a day' fruits and vegetables. Look for an explanation of the health benefits, recipes, and information on nutrition and nutrition research all about fruits and vegetables.

Food & Nutrition Information Center
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/

A directory of credible, accurate, and practical resources for consumers, nutrition and health professionals, educators and government personnel. Visitors can find printable format educational materials, government reports, research papers and more.

Food Products Association
http://www.fpa-food.org/index.asp

This site contains information on food science, safety and public policy.

Food Safety and Nutrition Information
http://www.ific.org/food/?PROACTIVE_ID=cecfcfcec8cbcacccac5c...

Contains information about nutrition at various staages of life and other food/nutrition related issues, such as food allergies, sweetners, and food additives.

Food Resource: a source of science-based and business savvy information for the food industry
http://food.oregonstate.edu/

Food Resource, on the Oregan State University Web, has a digital library (Food & Ingredients), many food links and frequently asked questions about food topics, such as "doughnuts" or "chemicals". Although hosted by the Oregon State University Web, a single individual with a food science background maintains this site.

International Slow Food Movement
http://www.slowfood.com/

This website focuses on the international Slow Food movement, an organization founded in 1986 to promote food and wine culture and defend food and agricultural biodiversity in the world. The site provides general information about the philosophy of Slow Food movement with particular emphasis paid to international events. The content of the website is available in English, Italian, French, German, and Spanish.

Meals for You
http://www.mealsforyou.com/

Offers many choices to the user for meal and nutrition planning. It is possible to search for a recipe by word, phrase, or ingredient. Search for meal plans according to categories (weight loss, international, vegetarian, gourmet, etc), individual recipes by categories (diabetic, seasonal, breakfast, meat, desserts, etc), the most frequently viewed recipes on the site. Some unique features are that the site groups recipes by nutritional content, by course of the meal, has dietary exchange information, and allows users to make a customized shopping list in accordance with the floorplan of your local supermarket. Users have the option of entering as guests or registering for free membership.

National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)
http://nccam.nih.gov/

This is the homepage of the National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is an institute of the National Institutes of Health which is "dedicated to exploring complementary and alternative healing practices in the context of rigorous science, training complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) researchers, and disseminating authoritative information to the public and professionals." This site includes links to information on alternative medicine and consumer health, research, clinical trials, news and events, and training.

The Natural Food Hub
http://www.naturalhub.com/

Information about growing and buying natural foods. Site also contains a newsletter and essays about nutrition and food consumption from an evolutionary perspective.

Nutrition
http://www.ipl.org/div/pf/entry/48513

This IPL pathfinder is designed to help you learn more about general nutrition. Some of these sources are meant to provide overviews while others are aimed at professionals and current research. Both print and Internet sources are provided.

Nutrition.gov
http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=1...

Your one stop for online federal information about nutrition, including links on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Links to government programs such as the Food Stamp Program, WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), and the School Lunch and Breakfast programs, are available here as well.

The Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group (ON DPG)
http://www.oncologynutrition.org/

"The Oncology Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group or ON DPG is a dietetic practice group of the American Dietetic Association or ADA." This site provides links to a database of resources for both professionals and patients, a newsletter, and recent research.

Oneida Indian Nation - Native Foods
http://oneida-nation.net/cookbook/

"Known as the "sustainers of life," the Iroquois consider corn, beans and squash to be special gifts from the Creator. The well-being of each crop is believed to be protected by one of the Three Sister Spirits. Many an Indian legend has been woven around the "Three Sisters" -sisters who would never be apart from one another- sisters who should be planted together, eaten together and celebrated together." These recipes feature the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. They were designed to help people "regain healthy diet and exercise habits by returning to their traditional foods, with the added benefit of current nutrition knowledge, which teaches us how to limit the amounts of fat and salt in our diet."

Recipes, Tips, and Hints-- Cancer Nutrition Info, LLC
http://web.cancernutritioninfo.com/main.cfm?id=1335

This page offers recipes and tips about cancer fighting foods and diet. It is part of the site Cancer Nutrition Info, LLC, which is devoted to providing information about nutrition and cancer. (While Cancer Nutrition Info does offer subscription information, this page presents free content.)

Self
http://www.self.com/

This site combines content from several well-known monthly serials into one highly informative web site. The site is updated very frequently and is referred to as "nutrition for normal people". There are links to nutrition analysis tools, and articles on nutrition and diet, as well an encyclopedia with explanations of many terms and concepts.

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
http://agriculture.senate.gov/

"Jurisdiction over legislation on foreign agricultural trade; foreign market development; agriculture product promotion and domestic marketing programs; oversight of international commodity agreements and export controls on agricultural commodities; foreign assistance programs and Food for Peace; marketing orders; inspection and certification of meat, flowers, fruit, vegetables and livestock."

Slow Food USA
http://www.slowfoodusa.org/

This website focuses on the US aspect of the international Slow Food movement. Particular emphasis is placed on supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America. You can find information here about the movement, including events and membership information.

Treatment Symptom Management-- Cancer Nutrition Info, LLC
http://web.cancernutritioninfo.com/main.cfm?ID=1349

This page offers information on management of symptoms related to cancer treatment. It is part of the site Cancer Nutrition Info, LLC, which is devoted to providing information about nutrition and cancer. (While Cancer Nutrition Info does offer subscription information, this page consists of free content.)

USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl

Search for your favorite food and find out its makeup (proximates, minerals, vitamins, lipids and amino acids) and nutritional content in detail.

The Vegetarian Resource Group
http://www.vrg.org/

The Vegetarian Resource Group is a non-profit organization that educates the public on vegetarianism and related issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger. Its Web site includes vegetarian and vegan recipes and information about vegetarian and vegan health and nutrition, including information about children.

Vegetarians International Voice for Animals
http://www.viva.org.uk/

VIVA! promotes a "cruelty-free lifestyles," particularly encouraging veganism. Viva! "produces loads of info on going veggie and campaigns on issues." This site lists their campaigns, guides for vegetarian and vegan diets (which include recipes), user-submitted recipes, and membership information.